Canary Islands Appoints New Secretary of the Electoral Guarantees Board for Sports
Canary Islands Electoral Guarantees Board Change
Resignation of Eloy GarcĂa Armas
The Canary Islands government has announced the resignation of Eloy GarcĂa Armas as secretary of the Canary Islands Electoral Guarantees Board for Sports, citing personal reasons. GarcĂa Armas, who was appointed in 2021, steps down after serving a four-year term aligned with the Olympic cycle.
His departure opens the door for a new appointment to ensure the board continues to oversee electoral integrity in regional sports organizations.
New Appointment of Maribel AlemĂĄn Caballero
Replacing GarcĂa Armas is Maribel AlemĂĄn Caballero, a civil servant from the Canary Islands, who will serve a four-year term. This transition aims to maintain the smooth functioning of the board, which plays a crucial role in upholding transparency and fairness in sports elections within the autonomous community.
"The new appointment reflects ongoing efforts by regional authorities to strengthen governance in sports, a sector increasingly linked to regional identity and international recognition."
The decision, formalized in an official order published on April 22, 2026, ensures continuity and reinforces the government's commitment to sports integrity.
Residents and sports organizations in the Canary Islands should see this as a sign of the regionâs ongoing dedication to fair play and good governance in sports administration.